Finance Business Analyst - Kettering, United Kingdom - Paul Mitchell Associates

Paul Mitchell Associates

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Kettering, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client - a highly successful multinational manufacturer based in Kettering - is seeking a qualified accountant to become their Finance Business Analyst for a minimum 18-month to 2-year fixed-term-contract.

You'll get involved with one of the firm's keytransformation projectsa role that requires pace, energy and hands-on experience across different finance functions.

The position offers excellent, varied scope for development & engagement across many functions of the business.

The role is responsible fordriving continuous business process improvements, adoption of industry best practice and implementation of new ways of working to support the businesses long term strategic goals.

Key duties include:

Create the blueprint for finance team processes & setup on Microsoft D365,
Work with consultants to unlock future benefits via Microsoft D365 setup,
Understand and identify process improvements that meet agreed business outcomes,
Support with testing across finance and endtoend processes for Microsoft D365 and other integrated software,
Work collaboratively with the project team, senior leaders and key stakeholders to define and agree a business case, business outcomes and KPIs that can measure success for each phase of the project,
Ensure "tobe" processes are mapped and SMEs, leaders and project analysts are engaged to deliver defined improvements and measurable business outcomes,
Drive continuous business process improvements, adopt best practices, and ensure alignment of processes through delivery of the project's change management strategy & plans,
Ensure technology solutions meet the designed business processes and escalate where the platform (Microsoft D365) will not achieve business outcomes,
Ensure high quality master data is available without multientry points and silos,
Deliver key training materials to ensure effective implementation,
Take ownership of new ways of working on golive and perform the required tasks at all project stages including design, build, data migration, delivery, and implementation,
Drive the agreed value for your business area/s and ensure business outcomes are met,
Work to shape and deliver the communications strategy with the team,
Support the change agenda.

The Right Person

Qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent,
Previous financial control experience is essential, with a background in manufacturing / FMCG preferred,
Be able to inspire to bring people on the "journey" and have effective stakeholder management experience,
Demonstrate strong analytical skills, creative and problemsolving thinking and capability,
Can demonstrate cross functional and collaborate working and partnering,
The ability to drive change and utilise change management techniques / approaches,
The humility to recognise what you don't know, and utilise SMEs to fill the gaps,
Effective communication, interpersonal, influencing & networking skills,
Strong IT skills, familiarity with project management software, tools and methodologies is highly desirable.

Package

Appointment Type: Fixed Term Contract (minimum 18months, up to 2years)

- £6k Car Allowance

10%15% Company Bonus
Hours: Full-Time
Hybrid Working (typically 2days in Office / 3days at Home)
Holiday 25 Days + Bank Holidays
Private Health
Pension (up to 6% EEs / 12% ERs)
Discounts
Parking

If you - or someone you might know - are interested & think this opportunity may be suitable, APPLY ONLINE or call
Paul Mitchell Associates (quoting ref
:12560) on.